FAA Awards $221 Million Extension To AFFS Contract
The FAA has extended Lockheed Martin's work providing flight planning and safety support to pilots under the Automated Flight Service Stations (AFSS) contract. The contract option period begins October 1 with a total value of $221 million over two years.
Controller Performance, Agency Costs Also Effected
A recently-report released by the DOT Inspector General's office says the nation’s air traffic controllers play an important role in maintaining the safety of the National Airspace System. However, in 2011, a series of highly publicized incidents occurred during which air traffic controllers either fell asleep on duty or became unresponsive. These events raised questions about the impact of the FAA's scheduling practices on controller performance.
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